THE NOMINATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025!

Nomination Selection Process

The Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame depends on members of the public to nominate extraordinary women for induction. Nominations are accepted from organizations or individuals throughout the state. A diverse group of Arkansas citizens is recruited to act as a Selection Committee.

Nomination Criteria

The women inducted into the Hall of Fame have made a major impact on the lives of others and helped to elevate the status of women in our state, our nation, and, in some cases, around the world. When choosing someone to honor, consider the following criteria:

Nominee must be a current or former resident of Arkansas.
Evidence that she has positively elevated the status and demonstrated an impact on women and girls.
Has she helped open new frontiers for women and society in general?
Is the community and/or state better for the contributions of the nominee?
Are people in general better because of the accomplishments of the nominee?
Are women in Arkansas, the region, and/or the US better, has women's status improved, or have opportunities increased for women because of the life and contributions of the nominee? and/or
Is the nation, world or particular discipline, profession, or field better because of the contributions of the nominee?

Various categories of disciplines, professions or fields may include but are not limited to: Arts, Athletics, Business, Community Service, Conservation, Education, Government, Health, the Humanities, Philanthropy, Politics, Sciences and Theology among others.

Nominations may be made for specifically named individuals or for a group or class of women who may have been jointly associated with a significant event or movement.

*The above criteria will be the basis for selection of members to the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame.

Selection Committee

5-9 members
Statewide representation
AWHOF Board appoints members to the selection committee
Nomination materials are distributed to the selection committee in early March.
Each member of the selection committee ranks the nominees (in order of their personal preference) and provides comments to clarify their rankings.
As a group, the selection committee meets mid-March to discuss and come to a consensus on the individuals to be honored and inducted.
Honorees are contacted immediately following the selection committee’s decision.

Nomination Checklist

This checklist is provided to assist those who wish to nominate a person to the Arkansas Woman’s Hall of Fame in evaluating the possible nominee against the criteria for selection. Click here for checklist.

Nomination Forms

PRINT THE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP FORM OR COMPLETE THE ONLINE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP FORM WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Unique letters of recommendation (up to 3) that can attest to the accomplishments in the nomination
Articles, publications, or media coverage that validate the information submitted
Awards, recognitions, or other accolades
Individual testimonials from beneficiaries regarding the impact of the nominee’s service and leadership
Photos (optional)

Download Individual Form for offline use

Download Group Form for Offline Use

MAIL:

North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Ashley Hight
P.O. Box 5288
North Little Rock, AR 72119

IN PERSON DROP OFF:

North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
100 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114

EMAIL:

Ashley Hight
arwhof@gmail.com

Individual Nominee Information

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

*For posthumous nominations, please include date of death and mailing address information of a relative or contact.

Place of Birth

Current or Last Known Residence for Nominee

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Is the nominee living or deceased?

Nominee's Phone (if living)

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Nominee's Email Address (if living)

If the nominee is deceased, please provide the contact information of a family member or representative (if available)

Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Your Relationship to Nominee

Nominator Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Nominator Phone

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Nominator Email

ARKANSAS RESIDENCY: Is/Was the nominee a current or former resident of Arkansas?

Yes

Confirm that the nominee was born in Arkansas, has lived or worked in Arkansas, and has significantly impacted the state.

Explain how long the nominee lived in Arkansas and their connection to the state.

INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS: How long has the nominee intentionally or unintentionally elevated the status of women and girls or positively impacted women and girls? Has she been a role model or mentor for other women? Has her work led to increased opportunities or advancements for women in Arkansas or beyond?

Provide specific examples of their contributions and the outcomes.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BREAKING NEW GROUND FOR WOMEN AND SOCIETY: In what ways has the nominee contributed to breaking new ground for women and society in general? Did she work in a non-traditional field for women? Was she the first woman to achieve something in her field of expertise? Was she responsible for promoting women into new areas of responsibility?

Describe how the nominee has led pioneering efforts or created new opportunities for women.

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THEIR DISCIPLINE, PROFESSION, OR FIELD: What is the nominee's primary discipline, profession, or field of work? Describe the nominee's significant impact in this area (include examples of her contributions, achievements, and how she has influenced her area of expertise). List any awards, honors, or recognitions the nominee has recieved for her contributions in profession or field of expertise. Does the nominee have a legacy that will endure beyond her lifetime?

INFLUENCE ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND/OR NATION: How has the nominee influenced the well-being of her community or the state of Arkansas? Are people's lives better because of their accomplishments? Has she created new opportunities that didn't exist before, particularly for women? Has the nominee's influence extended beyond her immediate community or the state? Is there evidfence that her work has had a lasting effect on society? How will future generations benefit from her work and achievements?

Share examples of their community involvement, civic work, or efforts that positively impacted broader society.

I declare that the information provided in this nomination form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Yes

Name of Group/Organization

First Name

Last Name

Year Established (if known)

Location (City, State)

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Primary Contact for the Group/Organization

First Name

Last Name

Title/Role:

Phone

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Your Full Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Relationship to the Group/Organization

Your Phone

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Your Email

CONNECTION TO ARKANSAS: Is the group/organization based in Arkansas, or has it operated significantly in Arkansas?

Yes

Describe the group/organization's connection to Arkansas.

Explain how long the group/organization has been active in Arkansas and its contributions to the state.

INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS: How has the group/organization intentionally or unintentionally elevated the status of women and girls or positively impacted them?

Provide specific examples of initiatives, programs, or activities and their outcomes.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BREAKING NEW GROUND FOR WOMEN AND SOCIETY: In what ways has the group.organization contriubted to breaking new ground for women and society in general?

Highlight pioneering efforts, innovative programs, or achievements that have set new precedents for women.

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN A FIELD OR DISCIPLINE: What is the primary field or area of focus for the group/organization? Describe the significant impact of the group/organization in this area.

Include key accomplishments, recognitions, and any measurable success stories.

INFLUENCE ON THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND OR NATION: How has the group/organization influenced the well-being of the community, state, and/or nation?

Describe specific projects, outreach, or advocacy efforts that have had a broad positive impact.

I declare that the information provided in this nomination form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Yes